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MOUSE/THE MEETING (2 CD)
ARAGON
1995/1992 , AUSTRALIA - EURO 21.50
Label: LABRAD'OR RECORDS
ALBUM REVIEW
LaBraD’or Records proudly presents Aragon’s masterpiece MOUSE just as it was meant to be right from the start, complete with all acts in place, as a double-CD. Those who are familiar with Aragon’s work will realise that the material on this album has actually been available before, but in our opinion one cannot speak of an ordinary rerelease. The first time MOUSE was not complete because it had been preceded by an independent release of THE MEETING. This was rather puzzling because THE MEETING had been intended as act 5 of MOUSE from the very start. Also MOUSE has been very hard to get by because it has been available only for a short time. Is it any wonder people kept asking us if this material would be rereleased? And a very understandable question this was because MOUSE is a real masterpiece. Apart from being a concept-album with a very intelligent story the music is still a beautiful example of how modern prog-rock should sound. Add to this the creative and adventurous way in which the album was recorded (full of sudden twists and mysterious sound effects) and it is easily explained why there is still so much interest in MOUSE. This new version will also be of interest to those who already own the original releases. Besides containing all the songs of MOUSE and THE MEETING in the right sequence the album has been totally remastered, offering a superb audio quality when compared to the original releases. Furthermore the artwork is new and as a special bonus an audio-interview is added in which the band explain how this great album came to life. Ref. Marillion.
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